Beneath the Wraps

                I believe it was Thursday when the kindergarten celebrated the 100 th day of school.   They had used 100 beans to fill in the number 100 on a paper and glued their beans in place.   I wasn’t there for that part.   I saw their papers set aside to dry.             It had rained on Sunday.   I’m assuming that the rain chased the fog away as there was none impairing my vision during yesterday’s drive.   It was cold and the sun remained hidden and so was not blinded as I approached any off the exits.               First class: 7 th grade math.   17 students who for the most part are respectful to the instructor and pay attention to what she is doing on the board – except for two who constantly visit.   I can’t stand between them as there are...

          Canyonville School caters to grades K-8 and so it doesn’t seem far-fetched  that the middle school age kids will use the playground just outside of the cafeteria.   Coffenberry also has a playground to use.   We never had that option when I went to junior high.   I honestly don’t remember where I went after lunch – although I am quite certain that I did not intentionally hang around the cafeteria.           It seemed like there were some kids who went out to the field to play ball – or tag or something.   I was not a part of any athletic crowd – or any group for that matter.   I was mostly antisocial. I really didn’t like the loudness of school or being there in any way, shape or form.           I used to dress up for spirit week – not because I had spirit but just to get away with dressing up in someth...